Faculty Staff

NEW: University Leadership Team September Meeting Notes Available

On behalf of the Office of the President

The meeting notes from the University Leadership Team meeting on September 19, 2023 are now available for viewing. You can find the notes by going to Department (I:) > University Common > University Leadership Team. 

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Celebrate Homecoming and the Distinguished Young Alums with Brunch!

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Foundation & Alumni Association

Join us on October 7th from 10-noon as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 Distinguished Young Alums. Brunch will be a great time of celebration and camaraderie before the homecoming football game. Individual tickets and group rate is available.

The 2023 DYA recipients include:

• Dr. Juan L. Rodriguez, A16 & A19 - College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• Lindsey Dunbar, A14 - College of Health, Education, and Nursing

• Antonio Huerta, A16 - Hasan School of Business

• Nicki Hart, A07 - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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NEW: Free Meditation Space

On behalf of Creative Wellness & CIHHI

Looking for some peace & quiet? Need a space to calm your mind? There is a brand new, free meditation space on campus in CIHHI building, room 294. The space is free for students, staff, and faculty to enjoy weekdays between 8am and 5pm. Sign up sheet is located on the door. 

Come join us every Monday from 2pm to 2:30pm for guided meditation and/or a sound bath by Max Mendieta. No need to sign up, just come on by! Brought to you by the Center for Integrated Health & Human Inquiry along with the Creative Wellness program. For more information, contact Karen Yescavage at karen.yescavage@csupueblo.edu. 

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Students & Faculty in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - Submit to the CHASS SOCO Conference!

On behalf of the Southern Colorado Conference for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

The Southern Colorado Conference for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences highlights the creative and scholarly activities of students and faculty within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We welcome research talks, artist talks, panel discussions, roundtables, and performances from students and faculty in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. We also welcome students and faculty to share about their experiences with internships, field experiences, employment, study abroad or experiential learning experiences in a new presentation session - the Students in Action talks. The conference will be held entirely in the Occhiato Student Center Ballrooms and there is no registration fee.

Submission Deadline: Oct. 10th, 2023 at end of day

Faculty Staff

PLEASE NOTE: Change in ABF Submission Email

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

When planning your next on-campus event, you might be planning food or beverages through Aladdin to go with it. If you are, you must submit an ABF. Please send this form to CSUP_AuxiliaryServices@csupueblo.edu for routing. Thank you!

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Report)

On behalf of University Safety

The 2023 Fire Safety and Security Report contains important information about our campus environment. All colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs are required to keep and disclose crime statistics per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Act). The report is now available online and you will find information about key institutional policies, personal safety and crime prevention information, how to report suspicious and criminal activities, and required Clery Act crime statistics for last three calendar years. Please visit the below link.

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NEW: Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Password Security

On behalf of the IT Information Security

In recognition of Cyber Awareness Month, it's vital to highlight the importance of strong passwords and the role that password managers play in securing our digital lives. Passwords remain the first line of defense against cyber threats, making it essential for every user to prioritize their password strength and uniqueness.

Creating strong passwords involves using a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters, while avoiding easily guessable information like birthdays or common words. It's crucial to use different passwords for various accounts to prevent a domino effect if one is compromised. However, remembering complex passwords for multiple accounts can be challenging. This is where password managers come to the rescue. Password managers not only generate and store strong, unique passwords for each account but also automatically fills the password in a field in when needed, eliminating the need to remember them. They provide a secure and convenient solution for users to enhance their online security, and many reputable options are available, such as KeePass, Dashlane, and 1Password. This Cyber Awareness Month, consider adopting a password manager as a powerful tool to fortify your digital defenses and keep your sensitive information safe from prying eyes and cyber threats.

Check out this short video regarding passwords and password security!

Faculty Staff



Learning Opportunity: CSU Todos Santos Campus

On behalf of Extended Studies Study Abroad

Do you have an interest in international experiences? Have you ever wanted to offer a new learning opportunity to the students that you work with? THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! Join us for a brown bag lunch where you will learn about the CSU Todos Santos campus, and opportunities to lead student trips there, from CSUP instructors who have done so. Information shared will include personal experiences, details on the planning process, and what campus supports are available as you navigate implementing your own adventure. Any campus employee can take advantage of utilizing the Todos Santos campus, so come and find out how that could be you!

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NEW: Study Abroad Fair!

On behalf of The Center for Student Support and Advocacy

The Study Abroad Fair is an opportunity to explore study away options offered by CSU Pueblo! Learn more about exchange with partner institutions, meet with representatives of Worldstrides and Semester at Sea, and meet the faculty leading short-term tours! 

For more information on how to study abroad with CSU Pueblo contact Victoria Ruiz at victoria.ruiz@csupueblo.edu or visit us in OSC 104!

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Intimate Partner Violence: It's More Than a Crime

On behalf of the Office of Institutional Equity

In our ongoing commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting survivors, the Office of Institutional Equity invites you to attend Intimate Partner Violence: It's More Than a Crime on October 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in GCB 111. Beverages and snacks will be provided. 

Jennifer Walker is a renowned domestic violence prevention and survivor expert. With Jennifer Walker's years of experience and dedication to this important cause, attendees can expect a profoundly insightful, interactive, and inspirational talk that addresses the critical issues surrounding domestic violence. 

Let's unite as a community to raise awareness, support survivors, and work towards making a difference. 

Please feel free to contact the Office of Institutional Equity with any questions or concerns. 

Faculty Staff



NEW: Policy Approved

On behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

On behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

The following policy has been approved:

Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy 

This policy can be viewed on the General Counsel website-Policy Library.

Faculty

NEW: Pedagogical Publishing: Getting Credit for What You Do and Help With What You Don’t

On behalf of the Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership

You put in work to create syllabi, assignments, and classroom activities. Did you know that these things can be peer-reviewed and published? Or maybe you are looking for assignments or activities that have been peer-reviewed to implement in your own classroom; you can do that too!

Join Michael Briscoe, CTLL Faculty Fellows, Tues, Nov 14th from 3pm to 4pm for an engaging online discussion on the topic of pedagogical publishing.

Faculty Staff



Lunch Connections

On behalf of Student Affairs

Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour with colleagues every Tuesday from noon to 1pm.

No set topic or agenda. We can talk about work, hobbies, life, or whatever is brought up. We will have the laptop and screen in case there is a TED talk or other short video someone wants to share.

Low pressure environment to meet and chat with colleagues.

*No meeting on 11/14 due to a large group on campus

Faculty Staff



NEW: Professional Learning Opportunity - ELEVATE Student Partnerships

On behalf of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership + Office of DEI + Office of the Provost + HSI Initiatives

This activity requires participation in the Fall '23 and Spring '24 terms. It is open to faculty of any rank, staff, and leadership. 

Stipend - $2,000 ($1,000 per term)

In this professional learning experience, participants will develop an action plan centering on co-creation with a student(s) they select. Together, they will build their understanding of students’ identities, experiences, and factors influencing academic success. Student partners will provide valuable insight in the co-creation of strategies and supports that increase CSU Pueblo students' sense of belonging, equitable and inclusive campus experiences, and persistence to graduation. 

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Need Help Putting Together a Successful Grant Proposal?

On behalf of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

CSU Pueblo has recently employed Hanover research to provide targeted guidance for the university's programmatic and research grant activities by helping faculty and staff craft the most competitive submissions to secure more external grant funding.

Hanover is available to provide insights to identify, craft, and submit the most competitive proposals, including - Capacity Development (the development of the institutional capacity to pursue and manage grant funding through training, strategic assessment, and benchmarking.

Includes grantsmanship workshops, one-on-one guidance, and cohort-based support through Hanover's Grant Academy); Funding Research (exploring and evaluating grant opportunities aligned to programs, funding levels, and research needs.



Facilitates planning through research on historical and future funding trends while monitoring which funders our peers are targeting.); Pre-Proposal Support (streamlining the assessment and development of competitive project concepts, helping to navigate funder expectations and providing coaching on program officer outreach before proposal development; Proposal Support (helping bolster grant proposal projects through hands-on review and revision services, ensuring that the most competitive proposals are submitted; and Proposal Development (providing primary writing and project management capabilities, ushering institutional teams from iterative drafts to polished, on-time submissions).

If you are interested in the Hanover offerings, please contact the Executive Director of Research for additional information and to enter your project into the queue. Also, an overview of the Hanover offerings can be found via the link below.

Students Faculty Staff



Environment & Culture in Costa Rica

On behalf of CHASS Study Abroad

There will be a 9-day study abroad trip to Costa Rica in June 2024!

Faculty Staff

Pepsi Partnership for Your Events!

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

PEPSI wants to partner with you for your on-campus and department-sponsored events! Plan ahead and submit your request at least two weeks prior to your event to ensure the beverages of your choice.

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8 Week Class

On behalf of Colorado State University Pueblo

EPER 249 Challenge Course Leadership class

On behalf of the School of Health Science and Human Movement



Are you looking for 1 more class? Want to do something fun? Ever wonder what those telephone poles and cables are near the Thunderbowl off of Rawlings Blvd?  

EPER 249 Challenge Course Leadership will be offered here on campus from 8/22-10/12 (8 week course, 2 credit hours) outside at the ropes course learning teambuilding, communication, and group facilitation techniques as well as belay, low and high ropes course elements, and the zip line from 11:00a.m.-12:50 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays.

Location of Class:

Ropes Course on Rawlings Blvd.

Students

PSYC 362 Abnormal Psychology

On behalf of Extended Studies

Need another elective? Come learn about the diagnosis and therapy of maladaptive or abnormal behaviors and mental functioning, on Tuesday nights, at our satellite location on the PPSC Centennial Campus.

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Public Management Emphasis with the Online MBA program

On behalf of Political Science

Get your masters and launch a career that makes a difference! In addition to the management training all MBA students receive, the specialized public management knowledge and skills provided by the Public Management emphasis are invaluable for a career in public service, or with any business making positive social impact. It can lead to positions in nonprofit leadership, city planning, fundraising and grant writing, program management, policy analysis, budgeting, and many other careers. 

As part of the online MBA, it is designed to be able to be completed in one year. In addition, undergraduate students can start graduate coursework early by enrolling in the 3+2 program, and get both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. Whether you majored, or are majoring, in political science, history, social work, communication, business, art, the humanities, or even the hard sciences, this program is for you. Get a career where you can do well by doing good!

For more info or to enroll, contact Gene Lucero at gene.lucero@csupueblo.edu, or Ryan Strickler at ryan.strickler@csupueblo.edu

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Missing your Email Digest submission?

On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations

Want to share information that would benefit our campus? Have you tried submitting information to the Digest, but haven’t seen it in the emails? We want to make sure your updates are included!

Reminder, submissions are due by noon on Monday.